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Jane Lynch Praises Obama's Gay-Rights Record in Campaign Ad (Video) 3 days ago

Jane Lynch is lending President Barack Obama a hand, after Obama came out in favor of gay marriage. The "Glee" star narrates a...

By Tim Kenneally

President Obama and Same-Sex Marriage: Robert Scheer, WaxWord Debate (Video)

May 11, 2012 By Sharon Waxman 2 weeks ago

Robert Scheer of Truthdig.com joins me to debate President Obama’s new support for same-sex marriage

Obama's Gay Marriage Support a Hit in Hollywood, But Will It Help Fundraising?

May 10, 2012 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black says he will get involved in the campaign now, but others like Howard Stern think the president didn't go far enough

Dustin Lance Black Mulls Obama Fundraiser After Shift on Gay Marriage (Exclusive)

May 10, 2012 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

"Milk" screenwriter Dustin Lance Black had publicly threatened to withhold his vote. Now he's contemplating co-hosting a Los Angeles fundraiser

Howard Stern: Obama Didn't Go Far Enough on Gay Marriage

May 10, 2012 By Tim Molloy 2 weeks ago

Stern gets serious: "This is something that is long overdue"

Lorne Michaels: 'SNL' Didn't Cut Sketch to Support Obama

May 9, 2012 By Kimberly Potts 2 weeks ago

"The show's many things, but partisan it is not," Michaels says

Hollywood, Obama and the Economy

May 2, 2012 By Peter McAlevey 3 weeks ago

Guest Blog: The perceived wisdom is that movies thrive when the economy tanks. Not so -- although the “why” is more complex than you think

DNC Demands That Mitt Romney Condemn Ted Nugent Over Obama Comments

April 17, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 5 weeks ago

Motor City Madman Ted Nugent likened administration to coyotes who should be shot

Barbra Streisand Won't Sing at Obama's L.A. Fund-Raiser

April 8, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 6 weeks ago

Barbra Streisand, the Democrats' favorite diva, won't be singing at a fundraiser to be hosted by DreamWorks Animation chief Jeffrey Katzenberg

George Zimmerman's Dad Surprised by 'Hate' From Obama

March 29, 2012 By Tim Molloy 8 weeks ago

Comments add to Zimmerman-as-victim narrative in Trayvon Martin's shooting

John Legend, Mumford & Sons to Serenade Obama, UK Prime Minister at State Dinner

March 14, 2012 By Peter Voskamp 10 weeks ago

The White House released the entertainers and menu for Wednesday's dinner, but not the guest list

'Homeland' Star to Join British Prime Minister at White House Dinner

March 12, 2012 By Peter Voskamp 10 weeks ago

Damian Lewis, star of "Homeland," said that he will attend the White House dinner with visiting Prime Minister David Cameron

Is Elizabeth Warren's Hollywood Support Killing Her Senate Chances?

March 9, 2012 By Brent Lang 11 weeks ago

Scott Brown's campaign is turning the backing of celebrities like Cher and Barbra Streisand into a political liability for the Harvard professor

Obama to Aziz Ansari: I've Got More Twitter Followers Than You Do

March 5, 2012 By Peter Voskamp 11 weeks ago

President Obama gave a shout out to "Parks and Rec" star Aziz Ansari -- and then reminded him who has more Twitter followers

President Obama To Speak at Barnard as Women's Issues Heat Up

March 4, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 11 weeks ago

President Obama shows support for women at college where Sheryl Sandberg and Meryl Streep spoke previously

Hollywood Republicans Keeping Their Wallets Shut for Presidential Hopefuls

February 27, 2012 By Brent Lang 12 weeks ago

Mitt Romney has the support of moguls such as Terry Semel, Michael Burns and Harry Sloan, but after that the list of donors is small

Jon Stewart on Health Care: Skip the Nazi Comparisons (Video)

February 14, 2012 By Kimberly Potts 14 weeks ago

"You know, I don't let my kids eat ice cream every night. ... That does not make me the Hitler of ice cream."

President Obama Coming Back to Los Angeles

February 13, 2012 By Joshua L. Weinstein 14 weeks ago

President Obama will attend campaign events in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Feb. 15

President Obama to Host First Google Plus 'Hangout'

January 30, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 16 weeks ago

He's done Twitter and Facebook, now it's time for Google's social networking platform

Obama Endorses 'Homeland,' the Tale of a Secretly Muslim Political Candidate

December 15, 2011 By Tim Molloy 23 weeks ago

The president also watches "Boardwalk Empire," "Modern Family"

Jon Stewart Rips Fox News Over Obama 'God'-less Thanksgiving Claims (Video)

November 29, 2011 By Tim Molloy 25 weeks ago

Network accuses Obama of not mentioning God in Thanksgiving address -- even though he did, in writing

Obama: I'll Veto GOP's Attempt to Overthrow Net Neutrality Rules

November 8, 2011 By Peter Voskamp 28 weeks ago

Thursday's vote could overturn new regulations that prevent ISP's from charging for premium service

Ratings: Obama Gives Jay Leno a 52% Boost

October 26, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 30 weeks ago

President's guest spot puts Leno above Letterman and Kimmel

Back So Soon? President Obama Lands in L.A. Monday for More Fundraisers

October 24, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 30 weeks ago

He'll land just in time for rush hour and will head straight to producer James Lassiter's Hancock Park home

This Week in TV: Beavis, Butt-head, Obama on Leno and Snoopy and Bart Simpson Provide Tricks & Treats

October 24, 2011 By Kimberly Potts 30 weeks ago

President Obama also makes his fourth visit to "The Tonight Show"

President Obama Addresses Nation: 'The Gaddafi Regime Has Come to an End'

October 20, 2011 By Brent Lang 31 weeks ago

President says that the path to democracy will be "a long and winding road"

ESPN Drops Hank Williams Jr. for Good Over Obama-Hitler Comparison

October 6, 2011 By Tim Molloy 33 weeks ago

Singer apologized for comments on Fox News, but that wasn't enough